Single-Family Homes

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High-density single-family detached homes at L'Aube at Solis Park by Trumark Homes in Irvine, Calif., demonstrate the variety of massing, articulation, and layout that builders can achieve on deep, narrow footprints without the constraint of shared walls.
Despite affordability challenges, buyers still demand detached homes. Here's how to deliver at higher densities without sacrificing style or safety
Feb. 10, 2026
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Single-family home under construction
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The BALA judges awarded Midtown Modern Tudor, a custom home in Memphis, Tenn., designed by local architect Shapiro & Co., as the Home of the Year for 2024.
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A single-family home that has a red 'For Rent' sign in the front yard
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A home with a red 'For Sale' sign in the front yard
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A single-family home under construction in the Utah mountains
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A row of homes in a residential neighborhood

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